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JUL 3 ! 2008
OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR
LANG·STON UNIVERSITY
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Langston University's Request for its
USDA State-Mandated Match: A Chronology
Submitted to:
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Office of the President
Langston University
Langston, Oklahoma 73050
June 2008
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LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President .
June 16,2008
Dr. Glen D. Johnson
Chancellor
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway
Suite 200
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
Dear Chancellor Johnson:
Per your request, this communique serves as a preface to the document herein and
delineates the historical perspective and justification for the $1.5 million appropriation to
Langston University for the state of Oklahoma mandated match for agriculture. As
confirmed by the Oklahoma Legislature, this is an ongoing appropriation to be added to
the base of the general allocation for agriculture .
. Langston University was established in 1897 as a land-grant institution responsible for
providing agricultural education, research and outreach to an underserved portion of the
Oklahoma population. The federal government, through the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) provided supplemental funding to these institutions. In 1977,
Public Law 95-113 was enacted. Section 226 of the Agricultural, Research, Extension
and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA), which added Section 1449 to the
National Agricultural Research Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (NARETPA),
requires matching funds from non-federal sources for formula grant funds authorized
under Sections 1444 and 1445 for agriculture research and extension programs at 1890
land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University. The intent of Congress. in enacting
Section 226 of AREERA was to generate non-federal funds to be bUdgeted and
expended for agricultural research, extension, and agricultural education. The match is
intended to support, expand, and promote programs in research, extension, as well as
education related to food and agricultural sciences. .
For fiscal year 2002, the required state match was 50%, with a teh percent increase
each year thereafter until fiscal year 2007, at which time the match became 100%. '(See
Exhibit A, p.4 and pgs. 65-70 in this document). Since 2002, the Oklahoma State
Regents for Higher Education has failed to appropriate the USDA mandated state match
as outlined below: .
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Dr. Glen D. Johnson
June 16, 2008
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Year USDA Award
USDA Match
Requirement
State Match
Received . Difference
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Total
$2,873,545
$2,946,165
$2,955,229
$3,059,143
$3,117,562
$3,374,954
$3,426,225*
$21,752,823
$1,436,773 (50%)
$1,767,701 (60%)
$2,068,660 (70%)
$2,447,313 (80%)
$2,805,806 (90%)
$3,374,954 (100%)
$3,426,225 (100%)
$17,327,432
$1,142,270 ($ 294,503)
$1,116,293 ($ 651,408)
$1,032,800 ($1,035,860)
$1,016,115 ($1,431,198)
$1,016,115 ($1,789,691)
$1,179,145 ($2,195,809)
$2,657,716 ($ 768,509)
$9,160,454 ($8,166,978)
Note that federal formula funds that are not matched by a state in accordance to
matching requirements for a fiscal year are to be redistributed by the secretary of
agriculture to eligible institutions whose states have satisfied the matching funds
requirement for that fiscal year.
I have continuously made known the need for the mandated state-match for agriculture
programs at Langston University since my initial communique to Senator Morgan on
October 5, 2005. Since that time, I have discussed this matter in writing, in person and
lor on the telephone with you, then Chancellor Paul Risser, members of the legislature,
Governor Henry, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents, the OSRHE, and a host of others.
The Chronology of Letters, Part II of this document, delineates many of the
correspondences sent and received regarding this matter.
Part III includes the responses to questions emailed to LU Vice President Angela
Watson from Vice Chancellor Amanda Paliotta as to how these state funds will be spent.
The mandated state match for research and outreach programs is critical to maintaining
and enhancing our land-grant mission, as well as avoiding the reduction and/or
elimination of programs. These funds also support operational expenses.
Langston University is an integral part of the land-grant mission in the state of
Oklahoma. Our agricultural programs are excellent and they positively impact the state,
nation, and world. Part IV of the document herein provides highlights of our programs.
Upon review, you will find that Langston University is at the forefront of aquaculture
research and extension; our youth and 4-H programs assist young people of all races in
successfully overcoming many of the challenges they face; and we ate the number one
goat research university in the world, assisting Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, and
also third world countries as they combat hunger and drought. Moreover, we provide
training to personnel in twenty-seven different countries. Our goat manuals are
translated into Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and French. Further, we have the only
laboratory in the United States using goat milk standards to serve the dairy goat
industry.
*estimated amount
Dr. Glen D. Johnson
June 16, 2008
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Chancellor Johnson, I trust that this preface has given you a clearer understanding as to
the importance of the state match to Langston University. As always, thank you for your
leadership in higher education and especially your support of this institution.
Sincerely,
~~''--1'J l\. oAnn W. Haysbert
esident
Table of Contents
Part I Introduction Letter
Part II Table of Contents
Appendix A (Communique to Senator Mike Morgan - lO/OS/OS)
Appendix B (Communique to Governor Brad Henry - 01l0S/06)
Appendix C (Communique to Senator Mike Morgan -01/20/06)
Appendix D (Communique to Senator Mike Morgan - OS/16/06)
Appendix E (Legislative Agenda 2007)
Appendix F (Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson - 03/06/07)
Appendix G (Email to Regent Claud Evans - 04/23/07)
Appendix H (Communique to Governor Brad Henry - 04/30/07)
Appendix I (Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents - OS/30/07)
Appendix J (Email to Regent Claud Evans - 06/01/07)
Appendix K (Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents - 06/18/07)
Appendix L (Communique to Governor Brad Henry - 06/22/07)
Appendix M (Communique to Senator Johnnie C. Crutchfield - 06/29/07)
Appendix N (Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents - 06/29/07)
Appendix 0 (Email to Robert White - 06/29/07)
Appendix P (Email to Governor Brad Henry - 06/29/07)
Appendix Q (Email to Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus - 06/29/07)
Appendix R (Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson - 10/16/07)
Appendix S (Communique from Chancellor Glen Johnson - 12/13/07)
Appendix T (Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson - 12/18/07)
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Appendix U (Communique to Representative Lee Denney - 12119/07) 55
Appendix V (Legislative Agenda 2008) 57
Appendix W (Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson - 01107/08) 61
Appendix X (Communique to Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus - 02/04/08) 84
Appendix Y (Communique to Representative Mike Shelton - 03/20108) 88
Part III Communique to Chancellor Johnson - 06/04/08) 90
Part IV Langston Universitys Agriculture Program's Impact on the State,
Nation, and World 100
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P.O. Box 907
Page Hall, Room 102
Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466-3461
LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President
October 5, 2005
The Honorable Mike Morgan
Oklahoma State Senate
519 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senator Morgan:
Thank you for visiting Langston University and for having lunch with me last week. I greatly enjoyed our
conversation about my transition to Oklahoma and my new leadership at Langston.
As you recall, among the many topics we discussed was the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) requirement that land grant universities receive 100% state match for USDA funds by 2007 (See
attached, Exhibit A). As you might imagine, this puts a tremendous hardship on institutions such as
Langston. For example, the Fiscal Year 2006 estimated funding amounts is $3,059,141. A 90%
matching requirement is $2,753,227. However, Langston University only received $1,069,936from the
State of Oklahoma for matching purposes. The balance had to be taken from the general operational
budget. We need your leadership and assistance to help alleviate the hardship associated with this drain
on our operational budget.
Specifically, we need a designated appropriation for the match. The match should be similar to the
appropriation given to Oklahoma State University (OSU) for its agrjculture experiment station and its
cooperative extension service (See attached, Table 1, Educational and General Primary BUdget Summary
Fiscal Year 2005). As you may know, this designated appropriation process is not novice. In fact, it is
used in the Commonwealth of Virginia for both Land Grant Universities (Virginia Polytechnic University
and Virginia State University). Know that the research and outreach services provided by Langston
University in executing its rural mission is second-to-none.
Again, Senator Motgan it was my pleasure to meet you and talk with you during your recent visit to "dear
Langston." You stated that Langston University helped you in the past and now we need your help to
solidify our future! We will continue to be supportive of your leadership and administration in the
Senate, as it will benefit all constituents of the great State of Oklahoma. I look forward to working with
you in the months and years ahead.
Sincerely,
J W Haysbert \:\OJ ,~ 00 ,i--
Pre 'dent .. ~~~vJ
An Equal Opportuni9J / Affirmati:ve Action Employer
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Exhibi+ ~ 9/30/05
Matching Funds Requirement for Formula Funds for
Agricultural Research and Extension Programs
at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee Universities
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Introduction
This matching funds requirement arises from Section 226 of the Agricultural Research, Extension
and Education Reform. Act of 1998 (AREERA) which added Section 1449 to the National
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (NARETPA). Section 226
requires matching funds from non-federal sources for formula grant funds authorized under
Sections 1444 (extension formula funds) and 1445 (research formula funds) of NARETPA for
agricultural research and extension programs at 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee
University.
The intent of Congress in enacting Section 226 of AREERA was to generate non-federal funds to be
budgeted and expended for agricultural research, extension and agricultural education. The match
is intended to support, expand and promote programs in research, extension and education related to
food and agricultural sciences.
Matching Funds
The distribution of formula funds is presently subject to the following matching requirement:
(i) For fiscal year 2006, matching funds requirement: 90%
(ii) For fiscal year 2007 (and each fiscal year thereafter), matching funds requirement: 100%
Redistribution of funds
Federal formula funds that are not matched by a state in accordance to "matching requirements for
a fiscal year are to be redistributed by the Secretary of Agriculture to eligible institutions whose
states have satisfied the matching funds requirement for that fiscal year.
Langston University's Required Match
FY 2006 Estimated Flmding Amounts ($)
90%
Matching Requirement ($)
Extension (Section 1444) - - - 1,458,425 1,312,583
Research (Section 1445) - - - 1,600,716 1,440,644
Totals for FY 2006 3,059,141 2,753,227
This year Langston University received only $1,069,936 from the State of Oklahoma for matching
purposes. Therefore, we are requesting that the State will meet federal matching requirements to
guarantee that Langston University will continue to receive the above federal funds and earmark
such funds to support the Research and Extension Programs at Langston University.
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TABLEl
The Oklahoma State System of Iligher Education
EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL PRIMARY BUDGET
FY2005
Summary & Analysis
PaO(' ·n b
Colleges & Universities, Institution StFanteedAs pAptl"loopcaritaetded Re'VoIViIlR Funds TotBaludP2reitms .ary
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University 115,806,348 174.829,461 290,635,809
Unlversity of Central Oklahoma 106,151,667 128,001 ,46t> . 234,153,)33
East Central University 42,329.822 ; 42.093,178 &4,423,000
Northeastern State University 15.155.480 11,820,377 • 26.975,857
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 31.732,547 24.681,725 56,414.272
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 8,483,581 7,293.355 15,776,936
:Southwestern Oklahoma State University 15,056,107 13.516,088 28,572.195
;Cameron University 19,553,965 15,470,935 35,024,900 '
Langston University 18.332,701 16,114.505 34.447.206
Oklahoma Panhandle State University 15,091,916 11.893.015 26,.9&4,931
Rogers State University 6,158,598 4,638.652 J O.797~'250
University of Science & Arts ofOkla 11.432,047 9,781.934 21,213,981
Carl Albert State College 6,152,100 3,466.937 9,619.037 .
Connors State College 4,685,932 3,633,352 8,319.284 '
MEausrtrearyn OStkaltaehoCmolalegSetate College 55,.442057,,992390 33,.242937..482717 88,,69503r,.47Q5{1)
NNoorrtthheearnsteOrnklaOhkolmahaomCaollAeg&eM College 47.,396248,,612414 43.,0902&3,.337982 181.;298376.~959%9 .
Redlands Community College 6,990,210 6,411,036 13,401,246
WSeemstienronleOSktlaatheomCoalleSgtaete College 43,.494298,.492783 33,.024607,;313630 77..S10796;,17363'1 .
TORuoklslsaeahoSCmtaoatmemCCuiotnyllietCygeomComlluengiety College : 2114878,,.,272072061085,,.,124348641926 ; 4119229,,,,275743074216,,..062843004011 3730767,.,.599066804743,,,,136734t7>3713 '.:
I~.t~l~.~~.!eg~~~a.!!~.~.':'~~_~~~i.!.ie$: - -----_.... 522,883.284 -??.~.~~.~_~.~3 1.161,7~~!?~_!... C9Q§titU~DlAgencies:
OOUU HLaewaltCheSncteiernces Center 775.,500748,,755288 562,.014027.,060903 12191,,611220.,455218
OaSsUu ACogoripceurlatutirvee EExxpteernismioennt SSetravtiicoen 2214,.447882,,357606 . 3,277580,,060305 2272.,726218.,230710
OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine 11.939.635 18,695,5! 0 30,635.145
OSU School ofVet.erinary Medicine 9,765.506 11,623,168 21.38&.674.
.OSU Technical Branch. Oklahoma City 8,138.647 8,486,960. 16,.625,607
OSlJ Technical Branch. Okmulgee 12,741,.530 8.553,'193 • 21.295.523
OSU Tul~a 11.447,045 8.004,716. 19,45l.761
Total, Constituent A~e'Dcles: 182.57Q.S85 117,542,675 300,! 19.260
Total Colleges, Unl\'crsltles,and Constituent A2;encies: 705,459,869 696403,928 1 40 1,863.797
Appendix B
Communique to Governor Brad Henry
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Office of the President
January 5,2006
The Honorable Brad Henry
Governor
State of Oklahoma
212 State Capitol Building
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Governor Henry:
Thank you so very much for hosting the reception in my honor on December 16, 2005. I
am especially pleased that you took time from your busy schedule to welcome me to the
State of Oklahoma in such a special way. Those in attendance also represented the kind
welcome that I have received since taking the helm as Langston University's 15th
President. I will always remember your thoughtfulness, generosity, and kindness and
consider the evening a special and most memorable occasion.
While I am still getting adjusted and becoming acquainted with the state, I want to
commend you on your State of the State Address regarding the brush fires in Oklahoma.
During my holiday visit to my parents' home in South Carolina, I watched the national
news in amazement at what appeared to be a very catastrophic situation occurring in my
new horne State of Oklahoma. Upon my return on January 1, 2006, I could literally smell
smoke as I drove to the campus and entered my residence. However, when I turned on
the television, I learned that you were scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. address. I tuned in and
again, sir, I commend you for your leadership in assuring citizens of this State that you
were indeed cognizant of what was happening and most importantly, had things under
control. Needless to say, that is the kind of take charge leadership that I aspire and
admire.
On another note, I attended a recent Council of Presidents meeting at the State Regents
of Higher Education on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. At that meeting, the Vice Chancellor
for Fiscal Affairs shared the economic outlook for the State and indicated that the
legislature will have approximately $500 million dollars in additional funds for next
sessions' appropriations. I, therefore, seize this moment to bring to your attention your
expressed willingness to assist Langston University in its need for funds to complete the·
Tulsa and Oklahoma City campuses and to support the State's shortfall for required but
unfunded matching of federally funded Research and Cooperative Extension Programs as
outlined in my November 7, 2005 correspondence to you. Research and Extension
programs are in significant peril due to the lack of state appropriations for matching
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funds. The federal funds continue to increase, as well as the matching percentage
required by the State. The inability to meet these matching requirements may result in
elimination of these programs and/or the requirement to pay back unmatched federal
funds. Either of these consequences would be devastating to the University. The State
has not matched in sufficient amounts since fiscal year 2002. The total shortfall from
fiscal year 2002 through fiscal year 2006 amounts to $8,517,857. As you pledged your
support, you indicated that you did not know how you would assist us, but that you would
be looking for ways.
Governor Henry, I ask that you consider a one-time, $25 million dollar appropriation to
Langston University from the supplemental funds that will be available next session. Our
need is great! It is a necessity for Langston's growth to have its own campus in Tulsa
and in Oklahoma City to cease being renters. To ensure 100% funding from the
Department of Agriculture, we must also. know that the State will honor its 100%
requirement to match appropriations for Agricultural Research and Extension Programs.
Again Governor Henry, Ithank you for your leadership and depend on your leadership to
assist Langston University in its desire to be a key player in reversing the brain drain and
continuing its rural and urban mission to the great State of Oklahoma.
Sincerely,
cc: Mr. Gerald Adams, Chief of Staff
JWHlcnk
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Appendix C
Communique to Senator Mike Morgan
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I y•.~LANGSTON
~~ UNIVERSITY Office of the President
January 20,2006
The Honorable Mike Morgan
Oklahoma State Senate
519 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senator Morgan:
Since taking the helm at Langston University in August 2005, I have been excited about
its possibilities for growth, development, and the role it can be positioned to play in
addressing the brain drain in the State of Oklahoma. I have recently shared my draft
Vision Statement with the Langston University family. Among our core components is a
plan to prepare our students for the global marketplace of tomorrow. As such, I have
been very pleased with all of the support I receive from the citizens, business leaders,
community/civic organizations, A&M Board of Regents, and elected officials. To this
end, I continue to seek your support for the very. ambitious and achievable vision that we
have outlined for Langston's future.
Specifically, in my initial meeting with Governor Brad Henry, he expressed his
willingness to assist Langston University in its need for funds to complete our Tulsa and
Oklahoma City campuses and to support a designated appropriation for the Research
and Cooperative/Extension programs as Oklahoma State University has for the past two
(2) years. Governor Henry stated that while he did not know, at that point, how he would
assist us, he would be looking for ways to do so. It was announced on Tuesday, January
3, 2006, by the State Regents for Higher Education, that the legislature would have
approximately $500 million in additional funds for next session's appropriations.
Wi th this announcement, I seized the moment to write Governor Henry and remind him
of his pledge to help Langston University. Specifically, I asked that he consider a one-time
$25 million appropriation to Langston University from the supplemental funds that
will be available next session. Senator Morgan, I write to ask your support of my
request to Governor Henry. The need of Langston University to have its own
campuses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City is great and the Research and
Cooperative/Extension programs are in significant peril due to the lack of State
appropriations to match federal funds. While federal funds continue to increase, an
equivalent matching percentage is required by the State. The inability to meet these
matching requirements may result in elimination of these programs and/or the
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requirement to payback unmatched federal funds. Either of these consequences will be
devastating to Langston University and the State of Oklahoma. The State has not
matched its sufficient amount since fiscal year 2002. ill fact, the total shortfall from
fiscal year 2002 to fiscal year 2006 amounts to $8,517,857. To ensure 100% funding
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, we must also know that the State will honor its
100% matching requirement to match appropriations for Agriculture Research and
Cooperative/Extension programs.
Again, Senator Morgan, I thank you for you leadership and service to your constituent
groups and depend on your leadership to assist Langston University in its quest to be a
key player in higher education and economic development in the great State of
Oklahoma.
Sincerely,
JWH/cnk
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Appendix D
Communique to Senator Mike Morgan
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IANGSTON
UNNERSITY Office of the President
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May 16,2006
The Honorable Mike Morgan
Oklahoma State Senate
519 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senator Morgan:
Per your request, this communique comes to share a copy of my October 5, 2005 arid January 20,
2006 correspondence to you acknowledging your pledge to support Langston University in its need
for a designated appropriation for research and extension in the amount of $8 million dollars. These
funds are needed to:
1. offset United States Department of Agriculture budget cuts to Langston in order to
maintain cllfl"e;nt~t~f:tingneeds, Absence of these requested funds will result in
infuled'iate staff'feCiUctl6ris.
2. renovate old agriculture building to provide classroom space and office space for
outreach personnel.
3. relocate Child Development Center due to campus-wide student housing needs; and
4. maintain the 4-H program,
You further suggested that these funds could be earmarked for "pass through" to Langston University
through the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, as has been done in the past.
In addition, we must cease to be renters and provide an appropriate facility on Lincoln Boulevard to
house the Criminal Justice program, the new PhD program in Rehabilitation Counseling and enhance
the corridor to the State Capitol. The Rehabilitation Counseling Program was recently approved by
the OSU A&M Board of Regents. It will be the only such program in the State of Oklahoma and the
only program at an HBCU in the nation. The facility cost is estimated at $18 million.
A one-time $25 million investment is needed to insure our position as a key player in higher
education.
Again, Senator Morgan, you stated that Langston University helped you in the past and now we need
your help to solidify our future! We will continue to be supportive of your leadership and
administration in the Senate, as it will benefit all constituents of the State of Oklahoma. Please see
attached correspondence to Governor Henry and Secretary Peach.
Enclosures
JWHJgha
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
P.O. Box 907 Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466.3201
Appendix E
Legislative Agenda 2007
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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
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VISION STATEMENT
Langston University, a land grant historically Black institution
of higher-learning, will continue its rich tradition of developing
leaders from a diverse, multi-cultural student body through ex-cellent
teaching, research, community service, and public and
private sector partnerships. As Langston University moves from
"Excellence to Greatness," it will be recognized for providing
solutions to problems facing underserved populations in Okla-homa,
the nation, and the world.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Langston University is to provide excellent post-secondary
education to individuals seeking knowledge, skills,
and attitudes that will enhance the human condition and promote
a world that is peaceful, intellectual, technologically advanced,
and one that fulfills the needs of nations and individuals alike.
Langston University strives to educate individuals to become the
leaders of tomorrow within their local, national, and global com-munities.
Reflecting on the Langston University history as a land
grant institution established in 1890 "to instruct both male and
female Colored persons", the mission of the University continues
to be the education of African-Americans in the arts, sciences,
humanities, business, agriculture, education, and nursing and
health professions. Langston University offers postsecondary
education leading to associate, baccalaureate, master, and doc-toral
degree programs. As a university with an urban mission in
a rural setting, Langston University has the challenge of educat-ing
individuals who will serve their communities in urban centers
as well as rural communities. To fulfill the mission, Langston
University actively recruits faculty and students who support and
complement the purpose and functions of the University.
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Legislative Goals for
Langston University 2007
Receive state matching funds for Agriculture Extension
and Experiment Station.
1. Provide funding for the State Match for research and outreach. Specifi-cally,
the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires that
land grant universities receive 100% State Match for USDA funds by 2007.
In 2006, the State Match was 90%. For example, for fiscal year 2006, esti-mated
funding amounts from the USDA was $3,117,562. A 90% matching
requirement is $2,805,806. However, Langston University only received
$1,016,115 from the State of Oklahoma. The balance had to be taken from
our general operational funds. We cannot afford to continue this hardship
associated with this drain on our operational budget. We need a full match
from the State, as is required by the federal government. The State has not
matched in sufficient amounts since fiscal year 2002. The total shortfall
from fiscal year 2002 through fiscal year 2006 amounts to $5,202,660.
Receive funding for a facility in Oklahoma City near the
Capitol complex.
2. Provide funding to purchase a building to house the Langston Univer-sity/
Oklahoma City Campus. In addition, Langston University's Oklahoma
City Campus leases from the Oklahoma County Public Building Authority.
We have been paying $200,000 per annum in lease fees totaling $1,000,000
for the past five years. We need an appropriation to purchase a facility to
house the Langston University/Oklahoma City Campus or an agreement to
repay the debt incurred to purchase a facility.
Receive funding to fully implement the plans for con-structing
and operating a four-phased campus in Tulsa,
Oklahoma to include the Greenwood campus.
3. Provide funding for the construction of Langston University's four-phased
campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This funding request is multidimen-sional
in that it includes, but is not limited to, costs for construction, opera-tions
and programmatic development. Among the phases of construction is
the erection of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and a campus model
that is conducive to meeting the needs of Langston University's projected
growth in enrollmentand academic programs over the next ten years.
Receive continued funding for Langston's $30M endow-ment.
In 2006, there was an expectation that LV would
receive $2lVI but only $1. 7M was allocated.
4. Provide funding for the $30 million Langston University Endowment!
Scholarship Program. In 2006, there was an expectation that Langston
University would receive $2,000,000 but only $1,779,115 was received by
the University.
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Appendix F
Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson
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P.O.Box 907
PageHall,Room102
Langston,Oklahoma7305Q Phone:(405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466-3461
LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President
March 6, 2007
Dr. Glen Johnson
Chancellor
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
P.O. Box 108850
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101-8850
Deat Chancellor Johnson:
This comes to thank you for supporting our Legislative Reception by sending Mr. Greg Sawyer,
Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance, to represent your office. By all objective analyses
the program was an excellent opportunity to showcase highlights of the Agriculture programs to the
legislators in our State. Comments made by program participants Mr. Wes Harden, President of the
Oklahoma Agriculture Association, and Mr. Bob Drake, President of the Grazinglands Initiative and
Vice President of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, served to confirm the impact of our programs and
agriculture in the State of Oklahoma, the nation, and the world (see enclosures).
Of utmost importance is our need for the mandated State match for Research and Outreach
programs to avoid reduction and/or elimination of programs. Specifically, since 2002 the Oklahoma
State Regents for Higher Education has failed to appropriate the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) mandated State match as outlined below: .
USDA Match State Match
Year USDA Award Requirement Received Difference
2002 $2,873,545 $1,436,773 (50%) $1,142,270 ($ 294,503)
2003 $2,946,165 $1,767,701 (60%) $1,116,293 ($ 651,408)
2004 $2,955,229 $2,068,660 (70%) $1,032,800 ($1,035,860)
2005 $3,059,143 $2,447,313 (80%) $1,016,115 ($1,431,198)
2006 $3,117,562 $2,805,806 (90%) $1,016,115 ($1,789,691 )
Total: ($5,202,660)
Know that I would like to discuss the State mandated match for Agriculture at Langston University
during your visit to our campus on March 8, 2007. Chancellor Johnson, thank you for your leadership
in higher education and support for the future of "Dear Langston."
JWH:csb
Enclosures
xc: Mrs. Angela Watson, Vice President for Fiscal and Administrative Affairs
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative ACMn Employer
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. . .
Wes Harden's remarks at Langston University on February 20, 2007
Wes Harden is President of the OK Aquaculture Assoc .
. Hello, my name is Wes Harden. I am the owner/operator of Sulphur Fish.
Hatchery in SulphUr, OK and am currently the President of the OK Aquaculture Assoc.
. I have been in the aquaculture industry 18 years, starting out as just a summer
position but by the end of the summer agreeing to manage the fish hatchery for the
owners while they built another facility out of state. I had a rough first year, I then met
Conrad Klienholtz and George Luker at an Aquaculture Assoc. meeting. After visiting.'
with them a little, I guess they saw that I needed a lot of help.·To my surprise, they just
showed up in Sulphur one day to check on me and my progress (or lack thereof) with the
hatchery. They really helped me a lot that day and for many days to come. After
attending a seminar that they hosted on water quality and many phone calls, the second
year went a lot smoother. Needles to say, I could not progressed nearly as quickly .
without these two gentlemen's help and support.
As far as what Langston University offers the Aquaculture industry in Oklahoma:
.First, they are the only Aquaculture program in the South Western region of the United
States, serving producers, processors, and distributors from several states ..
Second, they are respected by the entire Aquaculture industry in the U.S. Any
time you are talking to other producers anywhere, wheri you say that you are from
Oklahoma, the first thing they usually say is how lucky Oklahoma is to have such a great
programso close to us.
Third, anytime, we, as an association have had any problems affecting our entire
industry, they are always willing and able to help. One example is a situation occurring a
few years ago. The Department of Environmental Quality was changing all the
requirements on discharging water. They had planned on grouping the Aquaculture
industry with large factories and sewage treatment facilities. This change could have put
many farms out of business due to the high costs of testing any time we discharged .
water. With the help of the staff of Langston University's Aquaculture Department, the
status was changed, quite possibly saving the Aquaculture industry in Oklahoma.
Langston University was also very instrumental in getting the Aquaculture
industry moved from the Oklahoma Fish.and Wildlife Department to the Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture. Recognizing us for what we truly are, an agriCUltural entity.
Fourth, the gentlemen at Langston University, are always researching,
developing and showing us new ways to improve our product and to be more efficient in
our feeding practices and stocking rates, along with disease control and prevention. We
learn these skills first hand here, at Langston's yearly field days.
In conclusion, I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to
be here tonight and ask you to please do what we can to keep Langston University here
for all of us to benefit from. .
Unedited remarks, retyped with permission by the speaker.
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Bob Drake's Legislative Dinner Remarks at Langston University 2/20/2007
BobDrake isthe President of the Grazinglandslnitiative and the V. P. of the Oklahoma
Farm Bureau.· .
Thank you Dr. Burns. Good Evening. Isn't it great to see a Lt. Governor, Speaker Pro
Temp, and a Senate President all at one university at one time and it isn't even a football
game! I do not think even OU or OSU could pull this off without a Bedlam game!
Congratulations President Haysbert for this powerhouse turnout. It speaks hlqhlyof you
and Langston University. On behalf .of Oklahoma's and the Nation's Agricultural
community I hope tonight's attendance translates into appropriations come May.
I had some prepared remarks but I am going· to speak from the heart. Langston
University is in the forefront with aquaculture research and extension and the world
renowned goat research and extension program. Langston University is a hidden
treasure and the problem is not letting the world know about the great work that is going
on at Langston University. Langston University has kept faith with its historical mission
to help the under served, assist those with limited resources, and educate the first
college graduates of many families. The youth and 4-H programs have reached out to all.
races and tackled many of -the problems plaguing our young people. Langston
University's excellent Ag Research and Extension/Outreach Programs are a well kept
secret. OU is my alma mater and it certainly has help at the legislature and OSU also
has that help. But Langston needs a lot of help from the legislature. I appreciate this
university and I intend to speak with my Senator, Johnny Crutchfield again. He is
Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. He could not be here tonight, but I have
already asked him to fund the LU Agriculture, Research, Extension, 4-H; and Family
Living Programs as the Legislature has done for the OSU College of Agriculture the last
few years. In fact, I will be meeting with Senator Crutchfield on Thursday night and I
will ask him to fully fund Langston University so that they may meet the federally
mandated 100% match for support of Agricultural Research, Education and Extension
Programs. Most Historically Black College and Universities across the country have
received state funding to meet the new Federal requirements, but LU has not. Please do
not let this flagship university go down. When I was here in September for the
dedication, I asked you all to help yourselves and you have done so. I see that you have
received funding from the Noble foundation. President Haysbert, I invite you to come
down to the Noble Foundation and I will personally go with you for introductions. I look
forward to this visit.
Thank you.
Unedited remarks, retyped with permission by the speaker.
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April 23, 2007
EMAIL
Regent Evans,
This comes to request your assistance with securing the 2006 mandated State
match for Research and Outreach programs, to avoid reduction and/or
elimination of our programs. As stated in my March 6, 2007 communique to
Chancellor Glen Johnson (see attached), since 2002 the Oklahoma State
Regents for Higher Education has failed to appropriate the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) mandated State match as outlined below:
USDA Match State Match
Year USDA Award Requirement Received Difference
2002 $2,873,545 $1,436,773 (50%) $1,142,270 ($ 294,503)
2003 $2,946,165 $1,767,701 (60%) $1,116,293 ($ 651,408)
2004 $2,955,229 $2,06$,660 (70%) $1,032,800 ($1,035,860)
2005 $3,059,143 $2,447,313 (80%) $1,016,115 ($1,431,198)
2006 $3,117,562 $2,805,806 (90%) $1,016,115 ($1,789,691)
Total: ($5,202,660)
I have personally met with several of our colleagues, listed below, to seek their
support in this endeavor; however, with this communique, you are asked to help
us facilitate our request by speaking with each of them as a follow-up to my initial
meetings:
Governor Brad Henry
Senate Pro Tempore Mike Morgan
Representative Lee Denney
State Treasurer, Scott Meacham
Chancellor Glen Johnson
Chairman Dale DeWitt
Representative Tad Jones
As always, your continued support of Langston University is appreciated.
Sincerely,
JoAnn W. Haysbert
President .
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Appendix H
Communique to Governor Brad Henry
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LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President
April 30, 2007
The Honorable Brad Henry
Governor
State of Oklahoma
212 State Capitol Building
2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4890
Dear Governor Henry:
I wanted to take this opportunity to again thank you for taking time from your
busy schedule to meet with the Black Caucus and me on Thursday. I am
especially appreciative of your support in helping Langston University secure the
mandated State match for Research and Outreach programs funded through the
United States Department of Agriculture. Your idea of a "pass through" to the
Department of Agriculture is excellent, and I am confident that Secretary Peach
will support this action. As you stated; without a direct designation, appropriated
funds intended for Langston University would be lost.
In response to the second matter introduced by Representative Mike Shelton, I
wholeheartedly agree that Langston University does not have anyone to promote
its viability in Tulsa. There are those who would like to see our Tulsa campus go
away. But, that must not happen. Survival, however, will depend on the solid
support of and successful acquisition of resources for a residential faculty,
scholarships, and the completion of phases 2, 3 and 4 of our new campus.
Your insightfulness and resolute to adhere to your convictions are among the
many qualities that Ueel make you one of the most dynamic leaders in America
today. I know that the great state of Oklahoma is better because you are its
leader!
Sincerely,
JWH:csb
xc: Mr. Gerald Adams, Chief of Staff
An Equal Opportuni9' / Affirmative Action Employer
P.O. Box 907
Page Hall. Room 102
- Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466-3461
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Appendix I
Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents
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May 30, 2007
EMAIL
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OSU/A&M BOARD OF REGENTS
Joe Hall, Chairman
Lou Watkins, Vice Chair
Calvin Anthony, Member
Doug Burns, Member
Claud Evans, Member
Burns Hargis, Member
Jay Helm, Member
Greg Massey, Member
Terry Peach, Member
FROM: JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
Upon review of the communique from Mr. Robert White and Mr. Jason Ramsey
regarding Special Fundraising Issues, I write to ask your help in securing
Langston University's $1.8 million appropriation for the state mandated match for
our Agriculture, Extension, Research, and Outreach programs.
We continue to substantiate our contributions to the state, nation, and world
through numerous effective programs in agriculture such as the E. (Kika) de la
Garza Institute for Goat Research, Grasslands Center of Excellence, and our
Center for Biotechnology Research and Education program. Without these funds
some of our programs will be in jeopardy of continuation at their current levels.
Moreover, tuition may reach an all time increase of 32% in order to offset the use
of operational dollars to supplement agriculture. Know that we have been
diligent in making our case to the legislature and have apprised Chancellor
Johnson both verbally and in writing of our need in this area.
Again, we will be most appreciative of all leadership and support you give in
helping us secure the $1.8 million from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education. Please be reminded that these funds have been appropriated by the
2007 State Legislature.
xc: W. Douglas Wilson, Executive Secretary
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June 1,2007
EMAIL
Regent Evans,
This comes to thank you for all you have done, to date, to assist us in our efforts
to secure the $1.8 million appropriation for the state mandated match for our
Agriculture, Extension, Research, and Outreach programs.
It has come to our attention that Mr. Ike Glass, a personal friend of yours and
member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, may be helpful to
Langston University in this endeavor. With this correspondence, you are asked
to telephone Mr. Glass to seek his support as we continue our efforts to receive
the $1.8 million appropriation for the state mandated match.
As always, Regent Evans, your usual cooperation and support are greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
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Appendix K
Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents
32
June 18,2007
EMAIL
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OSU/A&M BOARD OF REGENTS
Joe Hall, Chairman
Lou Watkins, Vice Chair
Calvin Anthony, Member
Douglas Burns, Member
Claud Evans, Member
V. Burns Hargis, Member
Greg Massey, Member
Jay Helm, Member
Terry Peach, Member
FROM: JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
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I attended and made a presentation at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education's meeting on Friday, June 15, 2007. At the meeting, I was very
disappointed to learn that the staff recommended a reduction in the $1.8 million
appropriation to Langston University's Agriculture program. However, I was
dumbfounded when Chairman Massey proposed that all earmarked funds for
special projects be pooled and redistributed to all state institutions using the state
formula.
This action would result in Langston University's appropriation being reduced by
$1.3 million. In effect, Langston University would only receive approximately
$500,000 from the $1.8 million's appropriated by the State Legislature.
In your role as OSU/A&M Regents, we need your help in calling upon members
of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to honor the Legislature's
special appropriations to Langston University. As you know, the United States
Department of Agriculture requires that the State of Oklahoma provide a
designated match for its land grant institutions.
Thank you in advance for your usual leadership and support.
Appendix L
Communique to Governor Brad Henry
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LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President .
June 22, 2007
The Honorable Brad Henry
Governor, State of Oklahoma
State Capitol Building
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Governor Henry:
I wanted to take yet another opportunity to thank you for the support you continue to give to Langston
University. As Oklahoma's "Education Governor," you have done an outstanding job promoting the
education agenda on all levels in the state, particularly that of higher education. Langston University was
certainly a beneficiary of your support, as 2006-2007 was a stellar year for us. For your convenience, I have
enclosed copies our Greatness magazine which details some of the outstanding accomplishments we
achieved during that time.
Also, your commitment to help Langston University receive the mandated state match for our agriculture
program is very important and most appreciated. We are especially pleased knowing that the $1.8 million
appropriation will enable us to continue to attract scholastically talented students and further our global
reach in goat farming arid other agriculturally related research endeavors.
As you know, the State Regents of Oklahoma currently threaten to reduce our legislative appropriation by
$1.3 million in favor of a formula to all higher education institutions. Ifallowed, this action will undermine the
intent and wishes of Oklahoma's Legislature and jeopardize the agricultural programs at Langston
University. It appears the State Regents lack clarification regarding the funds for Langston.
We are asking for a mandated state match for our land-grant institution, and would appreciate your help in
getting this message to the State Regents.
Again, Governor Henry, on behalf of the Langston University family, best wishes and much success as you
continue to serve as Governor of this great state.
Sincerely,
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
P.O. Box 907
Page Hall, Room 102
Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
fax: (405) 466-3461
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Appendix M
Communique to Senator
Johnnie C. Crutchfield
This letter was sent to all members of the
2007 Oklahoma Legislature
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Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466·3461
LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President .
June 29, 2007
The Honorable Johnnie C. Crutchfield
Oklahoma State Senator .
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Room 428
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senator Crutchfield:
Thank you very much for the invaluable service you rendered to Langston University by helping
secure the $1.8 million state match mandated by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA). Because of your support, we can continue to attract scholastically talented students, help
Oklahoma's small farmers, advance our research projects in agriculture, and further our global
reach in goat farming, for which l.angston University is noted nationally and internationally.
It is through generous support such as yours that Langston University is able to meet and exceed
its assigned mission and explore new strata. We look forward to a long and mutually gratifying
relationship. .. ... .
Best wishes as you continue to serve the people of the Great State of Oklahoma.
Sincerely,
P.O. Box 907
Page Hall, Room 102
An Equal Opportuniry / Affirmative Action Employer
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Appendix N
Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents
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June 29, 2007
EMAIL
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OSU/A&M BOARD OF REGENTS
Joe D. Hall, Chairman
Lou Watkins, Vice Chair
Calvin J. Anthony, Member
Douglas. E. Burns, Member
Claud D. Evans, Member
V. Burns Hargis, Member
Jay L. Helm, Member
Greg L. Massey, Member
Terry L. Peach, Member
FROM: JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
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I attended the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's Board meeting
earlier today. The Board approved a $1,478,511 million appropriation for
Langston University's agriculture programs!
I write to thank you for your leadership and cooperative support in bur efforts to
secure the appropriation. While this approval is far better than the proposed
scenario two weeks ago we are still looking to a 100% match next year.
Again, know that Langston University and its community of scholars are
appreciative for all that you do in our quest to move from excellence to
greatness.
xc: Dr. Douglas Wilson, Executive Secretary, A&M Board of Regents
o
June 29,2007
EMAIL
Dear Robert:
I missed you at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's Board
meeting earlier today. However, Jason was there to represent the "dynamic duo."
As discusse-d yesterday, the Regents approved the $1,478,571 million
appropriation for Langston University's state match. Know that we appreciate the
work of everyone involved in this effort. As I understand it, this is the 1st time
Langston University has received a single designated appropriation. In times
past our dollars have always been connected to some other entity.
Dear Langston is rejoicing; however, we have miles to go before we sleep. As
such, I am looking to our initial meeting for fiscal year 2007-2008 (which begins
July 1, 2007) to begin making plans for our next legislative agenda.
First on the agenda will be a 100% state match for agriculture!
Sincerely,
JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
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June 29, 2007
EMAIL
Dear Governor Henry:
I read with great interest the article entitled "Henrys return from mission to save
lives." It was an excellent report on your mission work. It is good to know that
citizens in Oklahoma are led by one who is not only concerned about the well
being of individuals in America but across the globe. I commend you and 1st
Lady Kim for a giant leap forward in demonstration of christian humanity;
Continue the work!
On another note, I would be remised if I did not again acknowledge the
appreciation of the Langston University community of scholars for your tireless
efforts to ensure that Langston University received its legislative appropriation for
agriculture. You may rest assured that we will continue to be prudent in our
actions and academic pursuits.
Governor Henry, know that we had a great year and look forward to many more
under your astute leadership.
Sincerely,
JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
xc: Mr. Gerald Adams, Chief of Staff
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JUL 3 ! 2008
OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR
LANG·STON UNIVERSITY
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Langston University's Request for its
USDA State-Mandated Match: A Chronology
Submitted to:
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Office of the President
Langston University
Langston, Oklahoma 73050
June 2008
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LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President .
June 16,2008
Dr. Glen D. Johnson
Chancellor
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway
Suite 200
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
Dear Chancellor Johnson:
Per your request, this communique serves as a preface to the document herein and
delineates the historical perspective and justification for the $1.5 million appropriation to
Langston University for the state of Oklahoma mandated match for agriculture. As
confirmed by the Oklahoma Legislature, this is an ongoing appropriation to be added to
the base of the general allocation for agriculture .
. Langston University was established in 1897 as a land-grant institution responsible for
providing agricultural education, research and outreach to an underserved portion of the
Oklahoma population. The federal government, through the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) provided supplemental funding to these institutions. In 1977,
Public Law 95-113 was enacted. Section 226 of the Agricultural, Research, Extension
and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA), which added Section 1449 to the
National Agricultural Research Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (NARETPA),
requires matching funds from non-federal sources for formula grant funds authorized
under Sections 1444 and 1445 for agriculture research and extension programs at 1890
land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University. The intent of Congress. in enacting
Section 226 of AREERA was to generate non-federal funds to be bUdgeted and
expended for agricultural research, extension, and agricultural education. The match is
intended to support, expand, and promote programs in research, extension, as well as
education related to food and agricultural sciences. .
For fiscal year 2002, the required state match was 50%, with a teh percent increase
each year thereafter until fiscal year 2007, at which time the match became 100%. '(See
Exhibit A, p.4 and pgs. 65-70 in this document). Since 2002, the Oklahoma State
Regents for Higher Education has failed to appropriate the USDA mandated state match
as outlined below: .
An Equal Opportuni9J / Affirmative Action Employer
P.O. Box 907
Page Hall, Room 102
Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466-3461
Dr. Glen D. Johnson
June 16, 2008
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Year USDA Award
USDA Match
Requirement
State Match
Received . Difference
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Total
$2,873,545
$2,946,165
$2,955,229
$3,059,143
$3,117,562
$3,374,954
$3,426,225*
$21,752,823
$1,436,773 (50%)
$1,767,701 (60%)
$2,068,660 (70%)
$2,447,313 (80%)
$2,805,806 (90%)
$3,374,954 (100%)
$3,426,225 (100%)
$17,327,432
$1,142,270 ($ 294,503)
$1,116,293 ($ 651,408)
$1,032,800 ($1,035,860)
$1,016,115 ($1,431,198)
$1,016,115 ($1,789,691)
$1,179,145 ($2,195,809)
$2,657,716 ($ 768,509)
$9,160,454 ($8,166,978)
Note that federal formula funds that are not matched by a state in accordance to
matching requirements for a fiscal year are to be redistributed by the secretary of
agriculture to eligible institutions whose states have satisfied the matching funds
requirement for that fiscal year.
I have continuously made known the need for the mandated state-match for agriculture
programs at Langston University since my initial communique to Senator Morgan on
October 5, 2005. Since that time, I have discussed this matter in writing, in person and
lor on the telephone with you, then Chancellor Paul Risser, members of the legislature,
Governor Henry, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents, the OSRHE, and a host of others.
The Chronology of Letters, Part II of this document, delineates many of the
correspondences sent and received regarding this matter.
Part III includes the responses to questions emailed to LU Vice President Angela
Watson from Vice Chancellor Amanda Paliotta as to how these state funds will be spent.
The mandated state match for research and outreach programs is critical to maintaining
and enhancing our land-grant mission, as well as avoiding the reduction and/or
elimination of programs. These funds also support operational expenses.
Langston University is an integral part of the land-grant mission in the state of
Oklahoma. Our agricultural programs are excellent and they positively impact the state,
nation, and world. Part IV of the document herein provides highlights of our programs.
Upon review, you will find that Langston University is at the forefront of aquaculture
research and extension; our youth and 4-H programs assist young people of all races in
successfully overcoming many of the challenges they face; and we ate the number one
goat research university in the world, assisting Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, and
also third world countries as they combat hunger and drought. Moreover, we provide
training to personnel in twenty-seven different countries. Our goat manuals are
translated into Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and French. Further, we have the only
laboratory in the United States using goat milk standards to serve the dairy goat
industry.
*estimated amount
Dr. Glen D. Johnson
June 16, 2008
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Chancellor Johnson, I trust that this preface has given you a clearer understanding as to
the importance of the state match to Langston University. As always, thank you for your
leadership in higher education and especially your support of this institution.
Sincerely,
~~''--1'J l\. oAnn W. Haysbert
esident
Table of Contents
Part I Introduction Letter
Part II Table of Contents
Appendix A (Communique to Senator Mike Morgan - lO/OS/OS)
Appendix B (Communique to Governor Brad Henry - 01l0S/06)
Appendix C (Communique to Senator Mike Morgan -01/20/06)
Appendix D (Communique to Senator Mike Morgan - OS/16/06)
Appendix E (Legislative Agenda 2007)
Appendix F (Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson - 03/06/07)
Appendix G (Email to Regent Claud Evans - 04/23/07)
Appendix H (Communique to Governor Brad Henry - 04/30/07)
Appendix I (Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents - OS/30/07)
Appendix J (Email to Regent Claud Evans - 06/01/07)
Appendix K (Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents - 06/18/07)
Appendix L (Communique to Governor Brad Henry - 06/22/07)
Appendix M (Communique to Senator Johnnie C. Crutchfield - 06/29/07)
Appendix N (Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents - 06/29/07)
Appendix 0 (Email to Robert White - 06/29/07)
Appendix P (Email to Governor Brad Henry - 06/29/07)
Appendix Q (Email to Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus - 06/29/07)
Appendix R (Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson - 10/16/07)
Appendix S (Communique from Chancellor Glen Johnson - 12/13/07)
Appendix T (Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson - 12/18/07)
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Appendix U (Communique to Representative Lee Denney - 12119/07) 55
Appendix V (Legislative Agenda 2008) 57
Appendix W (Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson - 01107/08) 61
Appendix X (Communique to Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus - 02/04/08) 84
Appendix Y (Communique to Representative Mike Shelton - 03/20108) 88
Part III Communique to Chancellor Johnson - 06/04/08) 90
Part IV Langston Universitys Agriculture Program's Impact on the State,
Nation, and World 100
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P.O. Box 907
Page Hall, Room 102
Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466-3461
LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President
October 5, 2005
The Honorable Mike Morgan
Oklahoma State Senate
519 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senator Morgan:
Thank you for visiting Langston University and for having lunch with me last week. I greatly enjoyed our
conversation about my transition to Oklahoma and my new leadership at Langston.
As you recall, among the many topics we discussed was the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) requirement that land grant universities receive 100% state match for USDA funds by 2007 (See
attached, Exhibit A). As you might imagine, this puts a tremendous hardship on institutions such as
Langston. For example, the Fiscal Year 2006 estimated funding amounts is $3,059,141. A 90%
matching requirement is $2,753,227. However, Langston University only received $1,069,936from the
State of Oklahoma for matching purposes. The balance had to be taken from the general operational
budget. We need your leadership and assistance to help alleviate the hardship associated with this drain
on our operational budget.
Specifically, we need a designated appropriation for the match. The match should be similar to the
appropriation given to Oklahoma State University (OSU) for its agrjculture experiment station and its
cooperative extension service (See attached, Table 1, Educational and General Primary BUdget Summary
Fiscal Year 2005). As you may know, this designated appropriation process is not novice. In fact, it is
used in the Commonwealth of Virginia for both Land Grant Universities (Virginia Polytechnic University
and Virginia State University). Know that the research and outreach services provided by Langston
University in executing its rural mission is second-to-none.
Again, Senator Motgan it was my pleasure to meet you and talk with you during your recent visit to "dear
Langston." You stated that Langston University helped you in the past and now we need your help to
solidify our future! We will continue to be supportive of your leadership and administration in the
Senate, as it will benefit all constituents of the great State of Oklahoma. I look forward to working with
you in the months and years ahead.
Sincerely,
J W Haysbert \:\OJ ,~ 00 ,i--
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Exhibi+ ~ 9/30/05
Matching Funds Requirement for Formula Funds for
Agricultural Research and Extension Programs
at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee Universities
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Introduction
This matching funds requirement arises from Section 226 of the Agricultural Research, Extension
and Education Reform. Act of 1998 (AREERA) which added Section 1449 to the National
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (NARETPA). Section 226
requires matching funds from non-federal sources for formula grant funds authorized under
Sections 1444 (extension formula funds) and 1445 (research formula funds) of NARETPA for
agricultural research and extension programs at 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee
University.
The intent of Congress in enacting Section 226 of AREERA was to generate non-federal funds to be
budgeted and expended for agricultural research, extension and agricultural education. The match
is intended to support, expand and promote programs in research, extension and education related to
food and agricultural sciences.
Matching Funds
The distribution of formula funds is presently subject to the following matching requirement:
(i) For fiscal year 2006, matching funds requirement: 90%
(ii) For fiscal year 2007 (and each fiscal year thereafter), matching funds requirement: 100%
Redistribution of funds
Federal formula funds that are not matched by a state in accordance to "matching requirements for
a fiscal year are to be redistributed by the Secretary of Agriculture to eligible institutions whose
states have satisfied the matching funds requirement for that fiscal year.
Langston University's Required Match
FY 2006 Estimated Flmding Amounts ($)
90%
Matching Requirement ($)
Extension (Section 1444) - - - 1,458,425 1,312,583
Research (Section 1445) - - - 1,600,716 1,440,644
Totals for FY 2006 3,059,141 2,753,227
This year Langston University received only $1,069,936 from the State of Oklahoma for matching
purposes. Therefore, we are requesting that the State will meet federal matching requirements to
guarantee that Langston University will continue to receive the above federal funds and earmark
such funds to support the Research and Extension Programs at Langston University.
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TABLEl
The Oklahoma State System of Iligher Education
EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL PRIMARY BUDGET
FY2005
Summary & Analysis
PaO(' ·n b
Colleges & Universities, Institution StFanteedAs pAptl"loopcaritaetded Re'VoIViIlR Funds TotBaludP2reitms .ary
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University 115,806,348 174.829,461 290,635,809
Unlversity of Central Oklahoma 106,151,667 128,001 ,46t> . 234,153,)33
East Central University 42,329.822 ; 42.093,178 &4,423,000
Northeastern State University 15.155.480 11,820,377 • 26.975,857
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 31.732,547 24.681,725 56,414.272
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 8,483,581 7,293.355 15,776,936
:Southwestern Oklahoma State University 15,056,107 13.516,088 28,572.195
;Cameron University 19,553,965 15,470,935 35,024,900 '
Langston University 18.332,701 16,114.505 34.447.206
Oklahoma Panhandle State University 15,091,916 11.893.015 26,.9&4,931
Rogers State University 6,158,598 4,638.652 J O.797~'250
University of Science & Arts ofOkla 11.432,047 9,781.934 21,213,981
Carl Albert State College 6,152,100 3,466.937 9,619.037 .
Connors State College 4,685,932 3,633,352 8,319.284 '
MEausrtrearyn OStkaltaehoCmolalegSetate College 55,.442057,,992390 33,.242937..482717 88,,69503r,.47Q5{1)
NNoorrtthheearnsteOrnklaOhkolmahaomCaollAeg&eM College 47.,396248,,612414 43.,0902&3,.337982 181.;298376.~959%9 .
Redlands Community College 6,990,210 6,411,036 13,401,246
WSeemstienronleOSktlaatheomCoalleSgtaete College 43,.494298,.492783 33,.024607,;313630 77..S10796;,17363'1 .
TORuoklslsaeahoSCmtaoatmemCCuiotnyllietCygeomComlluengiety College : 2114878,,.,272072061085,,.,124348641926 ; 4119229,,,,275743074216,,..062843004011 3730767,.,.599066804743,,,,136734t7>3713 '.:
I~.t~l~.~~.!eg~~~a.!!~.~.':'~~_~~~i.!.ie$: - -----_.... 522,883.284 -??.~.~~.~_~.~3 1.161,7~~!?~_!... C9Q§titU~DlAgencies:
OOUU HLaewaltCheSncteiernces Center 775.,500748,,755288 562,.014027.,060903 12191,,611220.,455218
OaSsUu ACogoripceurlatutirvee EExxpteernismioennt SSetravtiicoen 2214,.447882,,357606 . 3,277580,,060305 2272.,726218.,230710
OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine 11.939.635 18,695,5! 0 30,635.145
OSU School ofVet.erinary Medicine 9,765.506 11,623,168 21.38&.674.
.OSU Technical Branch. Oklahoma City 8,138.647 8,486,960. 16,.625,607
OSlJ Technical Branch. Okmulgee 12,741,.530 8.553,'193 • 21.295.523
OSU Tul~a 11.447,045 8.004,716. 19,45l.761
Total, Constituent A~e'Dcles: 182.57Q.S85 117,542,675 300,! 19.260
Total Colleges, Unl\'crsltles,and Constituent A2;encies: 705,459,869 696403,928 1 40 1,863.797
Appendix B
Communique to Governor Brad Henry
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Office of the President
January 5,2006
The Honorable Brad Henry
Governor
State of Oklahoma
212 State Capitol Building
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Governor Henry:
Thank you so very much for hosting the reception in my honor on December 16, 2005. I
am especially pleased that you took time from your busy schedule to welcome me to the
State of Oklahoma in such a special way. Those in attendance also represented the kind
welcome that I have received since taking the helm as Langston University's 15th
President. I will always remember your thoughtfulness, generosity, and kindness and
consider the evening a special and most memorable occasion.
While I am still getting adjusted and becoming acquainted with the state, I want to
commend you on your State of the State Address regarding the brush fires in Oklahoma.
During my holiday visit to my parents' home in South Carolina, I watched the national
news in amazement at what appeared to be a very catastrophic situation occurring in my
new horne State of Oklahoma. Upon my return on January 1, 2006, I could literally smell
smoke as I drove to the campus and entered my residence. However, when I turned on
the television, I learned that you were scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. address. I tuned in and
again, sir, I commend you for your leadership in assuring citizens of this State that you
were indeed cognizant of what was happening and most importantly, had things under
control. Needless to say, that is the kind of take charge leadership that I aspire and
admire.
On another note, I attended a recent Council of Presidents meeting at the State Regents
of Higher Education on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. At that meeting, the Vice Chancellor
for Fiscal Affairs shared the economic outlook for the State and indicated that the
legislature will have approximately $500 million dollars in additional funds for next
sessions' appropriations. I, therefore, seize this moment to bring to your attention your
expressed willingness to assist Langston University in its need for funds to complete the·
Tulsa and Oklahoma City campuses and to support the State's shortfall for required but
unfunded matching of federally funded Research and Cooperative Extension Programs as
outlined in my November 7, 2005 correspondence to you. Research and Extension
programs are in significant peril due to the lack of state appropriations for matching
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funds. The federal funds continue to increase, as well as the matching percentage
required by the State. The inability to meet these matching requirements may result in
elimination of these programs and/or the requirement to pay back unmatched federal
funds. Either of these consequences would be devastating to the University. The State
has not matched in sufficient amounts since fiscal year 2002. The total shortfall from
fiscal year 2002 through fiscal year 2006 amounts to $8,517,857. As you pledged your
support, you indicated that you did not know how you would assist us, but that you would
be looking for ways.
Governor Henry, I ask that you consider a one-time, $25 million dollar appropriation to
Langston University from the supplemental funds that will be available next session. Our
need is great! It is a necessity for Langston's growth to have its own campus in Tulsa
and in Oklahoma City to cease being renters. To ensure 100% funding from the
Department of Agriculture, we must also. know that the State will honor its 100%
requirement to match appropriations for Agricultural Research and Extension Programs.
Again Governor Henry, Ithank you for your leadership and depend on your leadership to
assist Langston University in its desire to be a key player in reversing the brain drain and
continuing its rural and urban mission to the great State of Oklahoma.
Sincerely,
cc: Mr. Gerald Adams, Chief of Staff
JWHlcnk
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Appendix C
Communique to Senator Mike Morgan
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~~ UNIVERSITY Office of the President
January 20,2006
The Honorable Mike Morgan
Oklahoma State Senate
519 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senator Morgan:
Since taking the helm at Langston University in August 2005, I have been excited about
its possibilities for growth, development, and the role it can be positioned to play in
addressing the brain drain in the State of Oklahoma. I have recently shared my draft
Vision Statement with the Langston University family. Among our core components is a
plan to prepare our students for the global marketplace of tomorrow. As such, I have
been very pleased with all of the support I receive from the citizens, business leaders,
community/civic organizations, A&M Board of Regents, and elected officials. To this
end, I continue to seek your support for the very. ambitious and achievable vision that we
have outlined for Langston's future.
Specifically, in my initial meeting with Governor Brad Henry, he expressed his
willingness to assist Langston University in its need for funds to complete our Tulsa and
Oklahoma City campuses and to support a designated appropriation for the Research
and Cooperative/Extension programs as Oklahoma State University has for the past two
(2) years. Governor Henry stated that while he did not know, at that point, how he would
assist us, he would be looking for ways to do so. It was announced on Tuesday, January
3, 2006, by the State Regents for Higher Education, that the legislature would have
approximately $500 million in additional funds for next session's appropriations.
Wi th this announcement, I seized the moment to write Governor Henry and remind him
of his pledge to help Langston University. Specifically, I asked that he consider a one-time
$25 million appropriation to Langston University from the supplemental funds that
will be available next session. Senator Morgan, I write to ask your support of my
request to Governor Henry. The need of Langston University to have its own
campuses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City is great and the Research and
Cooperative/Extension programs are in significant peril due to the lack of State
appropriations to match federal funds. While federal funds continue to increase, an
equivalent matching percentage is required by the State. The inability to meet these
matching requirements may result in elimination of these programs and/or the
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requirement to payback unmatched federal funds. Either of these consequences will be
devastating to Langston University and the State of Oklahoma. The State has not
matched its sufficient amount since fiscal year 2002. ill fact, the total shortfall from
fiscal year 2002 to fiscal year 2006 amounts to $8,517,857. To ensure 100% funding
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, we must also know that the State will honor its
100% matching requirement to match appropriations for Agriculture Research and
Cooperative/Extension programs.
Again, Senator Morgan, I thank you for you leadership and service to your constituent
groups and depend on your leadership to assist Langston University in its quest to be a
key player in higher education and economic development in the great State of
Oklahoma.
Sincerely,
JWH/cnk
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Appendix D
Communique to Senator Mike Morgan
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IANGSTON
UNNERSITY Office of the President
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May 16,2006
The Honorable Mike Morgan
Oklahoma State Senate
519 State Capitol Building
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senator Morgan:
Per your request, this communique comes to share a copy of my October 5, 2005 arid January 20,
2006 correspondence to you acknowledging your pledge to support Langston University in its need
for a designated appropriation for research and extension in the amount of $8 million dollars. These
funds are needed to:
1. offset United States Department of Agriculture budget cuts to Langston in order to
maintain cllfl"e;nt~t~f:tingneeds, Absence of these requested funds will result in
infuled'iate staff'feCiUctl6ris.
2. renovate old agriculture building to provide classroom space and office space for
outreach personnel.
3. relocate Child Development Center due to campus-wide student housing needs; and
4. maintain the 4-H program,
You further suggested that these funds could be earmarked for "pass through" to Langston University
through the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, as has been done in the past.
In addition, we must cease to be renters and provide an appropriate facility on Lincoln Boulevard to
house the Criminal Justice program, the new PhD program in Rehabilitation Counseling and enhance
the corridor to the State Capitol. The Rehabilitation Counseling Program was recently approved by
the OSU A&M Board of Regents. It will be the only such program in the State of Oklahoma and the
only program at an HBCU in the nation. The facility cost is estimated at $18 million.
A one-time $25 million investment is needed to insure our position as a key player in higher
education.
Again, Senator Morgan, you stated that Langston University helped you in the past and now we need
your help to solidify our future! We will continue to be supportive of your leadership and
administration in the Senate, as it will benefit all constituents of the State of Oklahoma. Please see
attached correspondence to Governor Henry and Secretary Peach.
Enclosures
JWHJgha
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
P.O. Box 907 Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466.3201
Appendix E
Legislative Agenda 2007
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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
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VISION STATEMENT
Langston University, a land grant historically Black institution
of higher-learning, will continue its rich tradition of developing
leaders from a diverse, multi-cultural student body through ex-cellent
teaching, research, community service, and public and
private sector partnerships. As Langston University moves from
"Excellence to Greatness," it will be recognized for providing
solutions to problems facing underserved populations in Okla-homa,
the nation, and the world.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Langston University is to provide excellent post-secondary
education to individuals seeking knowledge, skills,
and attitudes that will enhance the human condition and promote
a world that is peaceful, intellectual, technologically advanced,
and one that fulfills the needs of nations and individuals alike.
Langston University strives to educate individuals to become the
leaders of tomorrow within their local, national, and global com-munities.
Reflecting on the Langston University history as a land
grant institution established in 1890 "to instruct both male and
female Colored persons", the mission of the University continues
to be the education of African-Americans in the arts, sciences,
humanities, business, agriculture, education, and nursing and
health professions. Langston University offers postsecondary
education leading to associate, baccalaureate, master, and doc-toral
degree programs. As a university with an urban mission in
a rural setting, Langston University has the challenge of educat-ing
individuals who will serve their communities in urban centers
as well as rural communities. To fulfill the mission, Langston
University actively recruits faculty and students who support and
complement the purpose and functions of the University.
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Legislative Goals for
Langston University 2007
Receive state matching funds for Agriculture Extension
and Experiment Station.
1. Provide funding for the State Match for research and outreach. Specifi-cally,
the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires that
land grant universities receive 100% State Match for USDA funds by 2007.
In 2006, the State Match was 90%. For example, for fiscal year 2006, esti-mated
funding amounts from the USDA was $3,117,562. A 90% matching
requirement is $2,805,806. However, Langston University only received
$1,016,115 from the State of Oklahoma. The balance had to be taken from
our general operational funds. We cannot afford to continue this hardship
associated with this drain on our operational budget. We need a full match
from the State, as is required by the federal government. The State has not
matched in sufficient amounts since fiscal year 2002. The total shortfall
from fiscal year 2002 through fiscal year 2006 amounts to $5,202,660.
Receive funding for a facility in Oklahoma City near the
Capitol complex.
2. Provide funding to purchase a building to house the Langston Univer-sity/
Oklahoma City Campus. In addition, Langston University's Oklahoma
City Campus leases from the Oklahoma County Public Building Authority.
We have been paying $200,000 per annum in lease fees totaling $1,000,000
for the past five years. We need an appropriation to purchase a facility to
house the Langston University/Oklahoma City Campus or an agreement to
repay the debt incurred to purchase a facility.
Receive funding to fully implement the plans for con-structing
and operating a four-phased campus in Tulsa,
Oklahoma to include the Greenwood campus.
3. Provide funding for the construction of Langston University's four-phased
campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This funding request is multidimen-sional
in that it includes, but is not limited to, costs for construction, opera-tions
and programmatic development. Among the phases of construction is
the erection of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and a campus model
that is conducive to meeting the needs of Langston University's projected
growth in enrollmentand academic programs over the next ten years.
Receive continued funding for Langston's $30M endow-ment.
In 2006, there was an expectation that LV would
receive $2lVI but only $1. 7M was allocated.
4. Provide funding for the $30 million Langston University Endowment!
Scholarship Program. In 2006, there was an expectation that Langston
University would receive $2,000,000 but only $1,779,115 was received by
the University.
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Appendix F
Communique to Chancellor Glen Johnson
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P.O.Box 907
PageHall,Room102
Langston,Oklahoma7305Q Phone:(405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466-3461
LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President
March 6, 2007
Dr. Glen Johnson
Chancellor
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
P.O. Box 108850
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101-8850
Deat Chancellor Johnson:
This comes to thank you for supporting our Legislative Reception by sending Mr. Greg Sawyer,
Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance, to represent your office. By all objective analyses
the program was an excellent opportunity to showcase highlights of the Agriculture programs to the
legislators in our State. Comments made by program participants Mr. Wes Harden, President of the
Oklahoma Agriculture Association, and Mr. Bob Drake, President of the Grazinglands Initiative and
Vice President of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, served to confirm the impact of our programs and
agriculture in the State of Oklahoma, the nation, and the world (see enclosures).
Of utmost importance is our need for the mandated State match for Research and Outreach
programs to avoid reduction and/or elimination of programs. Specifically, since 2002 the Oklahoma
State Regents for Higher Education has failed to appropriate the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) mandated State match as outlined below: .
USDA Match State Match
Year USDA Award Requirement Received Difference
2002 $2,873,545 $1,436,773 (50%) $1,142,270 ($ 294,503)
2003 $2,946,165 $1,767,701 (60%) $1,116,293 ($ 651,408)
2004 $2,955,229 $2,068,660 (70%) $1,032,800 ($1,035,860)
2005 $3,059,143 $2,447,313 (80%) $1,016,115 ($1,431,198)
2006 $3,117,562 $2,805,806 (90%) $1,016,115 ($1,789,691 )
Total: ($5,202,660)
Know that I would like to discuss the State mandated match for Agriculture at Langston University
during your visit to our campus on March 8, 2007. Chancellor Johnson, thank you for your leadership
in higher education and support for the future of "Dear Langston."
JWH:csb
Enclosures
xc: Mrs. Angela Watson, Vice President for Fiscal and Administrative Affairs
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. . .
Wes Harden's remarks at Langston University on February 20, 2007
Wes Harden is President of the OK Aquaculture Assoc .
. Hello, my name is Wes Harden. I am the owner/operator of Sulphur Fish.
Hatchery in SulphUr, OK and am currently the President of the OK Aquaculture Assoc.
. I have been in the aquaculture industry 18 years, starting out as just a summer
position but by the end of the summer agreeing to manage the fish hatchery for the
owners while they built another facility out of state. I had a rough first year, I then met
Conrad Klienholtz and George Luker at an Aquaculture Assoc. meeting. After visiting.'
with them a little, I guess they saw that I needed a lot of help.·To my surprise, they just
showed up in Sulphur one day to check on me and my progress (or lack thereof) with the
hatchery. They really helped me a lot that day and for many days to come. After
attending a seminar that they hosted on water quality and many phone calls, the second
year went a lot smoother. Needles to say, I could not progressed nearly as quickly .
without these two gentlemen's help and support.
As far as what Langston University offers the Aquaculture industry in Oklahoma:
.First, they are the only Aquaculture program in the South Western region of the United
States, serving producers, processors, and distributors from several states ..
Second, they are respected by the entire Aquaculture industry in the U.S. Any
time you are talking to other producers anywhere, wheri you say that you are from
Oklahoma, the first thing they usually say is how lucky Oklahoma is to have such a great
programso close to us.
Third, anytime, we, as an association have had any problems affecting our entire
industry, they are always willing and able to help. One example is a situation occurring a
few years ago. The Department of Environmental Quality was changing all the
requirements on discharging water. They had planned on grouping the Aquaculture
industry with large factories and sewage treatment facilities. This change could have put
many farms out of business due to the high costs of testing any time we discharged .
water. With the help of the staff of Langston University's Aquaculture Department, the
status was changed, quite possibly saving the Aquaculture industry in Oklahoma.
Langston University was also very instrumental in getting the Aquaculture
industry moved from the Oklahoma Fish.and Wildlife Department to the Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture. Recognizing us for what we truly are, an agriCUltural entity.
Fourth, the gentlemen at Langston University, are always researching,
developing and showing us new ways to improve our product and to be more efficient in
our feeding practices and stocking rates, along with disease control and prevention. We
learn these skills first hand here, at Langston's yearly field days.
In conclusion, I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to
be here tonight and ask you to please do what we can to keep Langston University here
for all of us to benefit from. .
Unedited remarks, retyped with permission by the speaker.
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Bob Drake's Legislative Dinner Remarks at Langston University 2/20/2007
BobDrake isthe President of the Grazinglandslnitiative and the V. P. of the Oklahoma
Farm Bureau.· .
Thank you Dr. Burns. Good Evening. Isn't it great to see a Lt. Governor, Speaker Pro
Temp, and a Senate President all at one university at one time and it isn't even a football
game! I do not think even OU or OSU could pull this off without a Bedlam game!
Congratulations President Haysbert for this powerhouse turnout. It speaks hlqhlyof you
and Langston University. On behalf .of Oklahoma's and the Nation's Agricultural
community I hope tonight's attendance translates into appropriations come May.
I had some prepared remarks but I am going· to speak from the heart. Langston
University is in the forefront with aquaculture research and extension and the world
renowned goat research and extension program. Langston University is a hidden
treasure and the problem is not letting the world know about the great work that is going
on at Langston University. Langston University has kept faith with its historical mission
to help the under served, assist those with limited resources, and educate the first
college graduates of many families. The youth and 4-H programs have reached out to all.
races and tackled many of -the problems plaguing our young people. Langston
University's excellent Ag Research and Extension/Outreach Programs are a well kept
secret. OU is my alma mater and it certainly has help at the legislature and OSU also
has that help. But Langston needs a lot of help from the legislature. I appreciate this
university and I intend to speak with my Senator, Johnny Crutchfield again. He is
Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. He could not be here tonight, but I have
already asked him to fund the LU Agriculture, Research, Extension, 4-H; and Family
Living Programs as the Legislature has done for the OSU College of Agriculture the last
few years. In fact, I will be meeting with Senator Crutchfield on Thursday night and I
will ask him to fully fund Langston University so that they may meet the federally
mandated 100% match for support of Agricultural Research, Education and Extension
Programs. Most Historically Black College and Universities across the country have
received state funding to meet the new Federal requirements, but LU has not. Please do
not let this flagship university go down. When I was here in September for the
dedication, I asked you all to help yourselves and you have done so. I see that you have
received funding from the Noble foundation. President Haysbert, I invite you to come
down to the Noble Foundation and I will personally go with you for introductions. I look
forward to this visit.
Thank you.
Unedited remarks, retyped with permission by the speaker.
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April 23, 2007
EMAIL
Regent Evans,
This comes to request your assistance with securing the 2006 mandated State
match for Research and Outreach programs, to avoid reduction and/or
elimination of our programs. As stated in my March 6, 2007 communique to
Chancellor Glen Johnson (see attached), since 2002 the Oklahoma State
Regents for Higher Education has failed to appropriate the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) mandated State match as outlined below:
USDA Match State Match
Year USDA Award Requirement Received Difference
2002 $2,873,545 $1,436,773 (50%) $1,142,270 ($ 294,503)
2003 $2,946,165 $1,767,701 (60%) $1,116,293 ($ 651,408)
2004 $2,955,229 $2,06$,660 (70%) $1,032,800 ($1,035,860)
2005 $3,059,143 $2,447,313 (80%) $1,016,115 ($1,431,198)
2006 $3,117,562 $2,805,806 (90%) $1,016,115 ($1,789,691)
Total: ($5,202,660)
I have personally met with several of our colleagues, listed below, to seek their
support in this endeavor; however, with this communique, you are asked to help
us facilitate our request by speaking with each of them as a follow-up to my initial
meetings:
Governor Brad Henry
Senate Pro Tempore Mike Morgan
Representative Lee Denney
State Treasurer, Scott Meacham
Chancellor Glen Johnson
Chairman Dale DeWitt
Representative Tad Jones
As always, your continued support of Langston University is appreciated.
Sincerely,
JoAnn W. Haysbert
President .
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Appendix H
Communique to Governor Brad Henry
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LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President
April 30, 2007
The Honorable Brad Henry
Governor
State of Oklahoma
212 State Capitol Building
2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4890
Dear Governor Henry:
I wanted to take this opportunity to again thank you for taking time from your
busy schedule to meet with the Black Caucus and me on Thursday. I am
especially appreciative of your support in helping Langston University secure the
mandated State match for Research and Outreach programs funded through the
United States Department of Agriculture. Your idea of a "pass through" to the
Department of Agriculture is excellent, and I am confident that Secretary Peach
will support this action. As you stated; without a direct designation, appropriated
funds intended for Langston University would be lost.
In response to the second matter introduced by Representative Mike Shelton, I
wholeheartedly agree that Langston University does not have anyone to promote
its viability in Tulsa. There are those who would like to see our Tulsa campus go
away. But, that must not happen. Survival, however, will depend on the solid
support of and successful acquisition of resources for a residential faculty,
scholarships, and the completion of phases 2, 3 and 4 of our new campus.
Your insightfulness and resolute to adhere to your convictions are among the
many qualities that Ueel make you one of the most dynamic leaders in America
today. I know that the great state of Oklahoma is better because you are its
leader!
Sincerely,
JWH:csb
xc: Mr. Gerald Adams, Chief of Staff
An Equal Opportuni9' / Affirmative Action Employer
P.O. Box 907
Page Hall. Room 102
- Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466-3461
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Appendix I
Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents
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May 30, 2007
EMAIL
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OSU/A&M BOARD OF REGENTS
Joe Hall, Chairman
Lou Watkins, Vice Chair
Calvin Anthony, Member
Doug Burns, Member
Claud Evans, Member
Burns Hargis, Member
Jay Helm, Member
Greg Massey, Member
Terry Peach, Member
FROM: JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
Upon review of the communique from Mr. Robert White and Mr. Jason Ramsey
regarding Special Fundraising Issues, I write to ask your help in securing
Langston University's $1.8 million appropriation for the state mandated match for
our Agriculture, Extension, Research, and Outreach programs.
We continue to substantiate our contributions to the state, nation, and world
through numerous effective programs in agriculture such as the E. (Kika) de la
Garza Institute for Goat Research, Grasslands Center of Excellence, and our
Center for Biotechnology Research and Education program. Without these funds
some of our programs will be in jeopardy of continuation at their current levels.
Moreover, tuition may reach an all time increase of 32% in order to offset the use
of operational dollars to supplement agriculture. Know that we have been
diligent in making our case to the legislature and have apprised Chancellor
Johnson both verbally and in writing of our need in this area.
Again, we will be most appreciative of all leadership and support you give in
helping us secure the $1.8 million from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education. Please be reminded that these funds have been appropriated by the
2007 State Legislature.
xc: W. Douglas Wilson, Executive Secretary
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June 1,2007
EMAIL
Regent Evans,
This comes to thank you for all you have done, to date, to assist us in our efforts
to secure the $1.8 million appropriation for the state mandated match for our
Agriculture, Extension, Research, and Outreach programs.
It has come to our attention that Mr. Ike Glass, a personal friend of yours and
member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, may be helpful to
Langston University in this endeavor. With this correspondence, you are asked
to telephone Mr. Glass to seek his support as we continue our efforts to receive
the $1.8 million appropriation for the state mandated match.
As always, Regent Evans, your usual cooperation and support are greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
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Appendix K
Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents
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June 18,2007
EMAIL
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OSU/A&M BOARD OF REGENTS
Joe Hall, Chairman
Lou Watkins, Vice Chair
Calvin Anthony, Member
Douglas Burns, Member
Claud Evans, Member
V. Burns Hargis, Member
Greg Massey, Member
Jay Helm, Member
Terry Peach, Member
FROM: JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
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I attended and made a presentation at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education's meeting on Friday, June 15, 2007. At the meeting, I was very
disappointed to learn that the staff recommended a reduction in the $1.8 million
appropriation to Langston University's Agriculture program. However, I was
dumbfounded when Chairman Massey proposed that all earmarked funds for
special projects be pooled and redistributed to all state institutions using the state
formula.
This action would result in Langston University's appropriation being reduced by
$1.3 million. In effect, Langston University would only receive approximately
$500,000 from the $1.8 million's appropriated by the State Legislature.
In your role as OSU/A&M Regents, we need your help in calling upon members
of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to honor the Legislature's
special appropriations to Langston University. As you know, the United States
Department of Agriculture requires that the State of Oklahoma provide a
designated match for its land grant institutions.
Thank you in advance for your usual leadership and support.
Appendix L
Communique to Governor Brad Henry
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LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President .
June 22, 2007
The Honorable Brad Henry
Governor, State of Oklahoma
State Capitol Building
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Governor Henry:
I wanted to take yet another opportunity to thank you for the support you continue to give to Langston
University. As Oklahoma's "Education Governor," you have done an outstanding job promoting the
education agenda on all levels in the state, particularly that of higher education. Langston University was
certainly a beneficiary of your support, as 2006-2007 was a stellar year for us. For your convenience, I have
enclosed copies our Greatness magazine which details some of the outstanding accomplishments we
achieved during that time.
Also, your commitment to help Langston University receive the mandated state match for our agriculture
program is very important and most appreciated. We are especially pleased knowing that the $1.8 million
appropriation will enable us to continue to attract scholastically talented students and further our global
reach in goat farming arid other agriculturally related research endeavors.
As you know, the State Regents of Oklahoma currently threaten to reduce our legislative appropriation by
$1.3 million in favor of a formula to all higher education institutions. Ifallowed, this action will undermine the
intent and wishes of Oklahoma's Legislature and jeopardize the agricultural programs at Langston
University. It appears the State Regents lack clarification regarding the funds for Langston.
We are asking for a mandated state match for our land-grant institution, and would appreciate your help in
getting this message to the State Regents.
Again, Governor Henry, on behalf of the Langston University family, best wishes and much success as you
continue to serve as Governor of this great state.
Sincerely,
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
P.O. Box 907
Page Hall, Room 102
Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
fax: (405) 466-3461
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Appendix M
Communique to Senator
Johnnie C. Crutchfield
This letter was sent to all members of the
2007 Oklahoma Legislature
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Langston, Oklahoma 73050 Phone: (405) 466-3201
Fax: (405) 466·3461
LANGSTON
UNIVERSITY Office of the President .
June 29, 2007
The Honorable Johnnie C. Crutchfield
Oklahoma State Senator .
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Room 428
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senator Crutchfield:
Thank you very much for the invaluable service you rendered to Langston University by helping
secure the $1.8 million state match mandated by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA). Because of your support, we can continue to attract scholastically talented students, help
Oklahoma's small farmers, advance our research projects in agriculture, and further our global
reach in goat farming, for which l.angston University is noted nationally and internationally.
It is through generous support such as yours that Langston University is able to meet and exceed
its assigned mission and explore new strata. We look forward to a long and mutually gratifying
relationship. .. ... .
Best wishes as you continue to serve the people of the Great State of Oklahoma.
Sincerely,
P.O. Box 907
Page Hall, Room 102
An Equal Opportuniry / Affirmative Action Employer
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Appendix N
Email to OSU/A&M Board of Regents
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June 29, 2007
EMAIL
TO: MEMBERS OF THE OSU/A&M BOARD OF REGENTS
Joe D. Hall, Chairman
Lou Watkins, Vice Chair
Calvin J. Anthony, Member
Douglas. E. Burns, Member
Claud D. Evans, Member
V. Burns Hargis, Member
Jay L. Helm, Member
Greg L. Massey, Member
Terry L. Peach, Member
FROM: JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
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I attended the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's Board meeting
earlier today. The Board approved a $1,478,511 million appropriation for
Langston University's agriculture programs!
I write to thank you for your leadership and cooperative support in bur efforts to
secure the appropriation. While this approval is far better than the proposed
scenario two weeks ago we are still looking to a 100% match next year.
Again, know that Langston University and its community of scholars are
appreciative for all that you do in our quest to move from excellence to
greatness.
xc: Dr. Douglas Wilson, Executive Secretary, A&M Board of Regents
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June 29,2007
EMAIL
Dear Robert:
I missed you at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's Board
meeting earlier today. However, Jason was there to represent the "dynamic duo."
As discusse-d yesterday, the Regents approved the $1,478,571 million
appropriation for Langston University's state match. Know that we appreciate the
work of everyone involved in this effort. As I understand it, this is the 1st time
Langston University has received a single designated appropriation. In times
past our dollars have always been connected to some other entity.
Dear Langston is rejoicing; however, we have miles to go before we sleep. As
such, I am looking to our initial meeting for fiscal year 2007-2008 (which begins
July 1, 2007) to begin making plans for our next legislative agenda.
First on the agenda will be a 100% state match for agriculture!
Sincerely,
JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
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June 29, 2007
EMAIL
Dear Governor Henry:
I read with great interest the article entitled "Henrys return from mission to save
lives." It was an excellent report on your mission work. It is good to know that
citizens in Oklahoma are led by one who is not only concerned about the well
being of individuals in America but across the globe. I commend you and 1st
Lady Kim for a giant leap forward in demonstration of christian humanity;
Continue the work!
On another note, I would be remised if I did not again acknowledge the
appreciation of the Langston University community of scholars for your tireless
efforts to ensure that Langston University received its legislative appropriation for
agriculture. You may rest assured that we will continue to be prudent in our
actions and academic pursuits.
Governor Henry, know that we had a great year and look forward to many more
under your astute leadership.
Sincerely,
JoAnn W. Haysbert
President
xc: Mr. Gerald Adams, Chief of Staff
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